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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.24, 38,009.97 and 8,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.24, 38,009.97 and 8,708.90 is: 13,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.24 : 38,009.97 = 8,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.24/38,009.97 = 8,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.24x = 38,009.97 × 8,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.24x = 331,024,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,024,837.68/25,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.60

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